§ 53. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Minister of Health whether he will introduce a Bill to repeal Section 10, Subsection (1), of the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924, so far as it forbids the Minister imposing any condition in regard to the construction of houses which would prevent the materials required being purchased in the cheapest market at home or abroad?
§ Miss LAWRENCEMy right hon. Friend does not think this proposal is practicable.
§ Commander BELLAIRSDoes not this provision prevent the direction of the Ministry being carried out in regard to British and Empire manufactures?
§ Miss LAWRENCENo, Sir. The Minister has given advice to the local authorities and there, at present, the matter remains.